5:41 - Game, Tigers. After a much-needed defensive stop, freshman running back Travis Etienne put the game on ice with a 50-yard touchdown run — his third score of the season and second touchdown run of 50 or more yards. Tavien Feaster played admirably in his first career start, picking up 66 yards on 18 carries; that said, I'd be shocked if Etienne isn't at least the Tigers' second-string running back next week at Virginia Tech.

Boston College defensive back Lukas Denis (21), left, and linebacker John Lamot (28) can't keep Clemson running back Adam Choice (26) out of the end zone during the 4th quarter on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Clemson's Memorial Stadium. BART BOATWRIGHT/Staff

Clemson defensive back A.J. Terrell (8), left, celebrates his interception with teammate defensive end Austin Bryant (7) against Boston College during the fourth quarter in Memorial Stadium at Clemson on Saturday. Ken Ruinard/Independent Mail

Clemson running back Travis Etienne (9) runs by Boston College defensive back Mike Palmer (17) for a touchdown during the fourth quarter in Memorial Stadium at Clemson on Saturday. Ken Ruinard/Independent Mail

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney, left, congratulates kicker Alex Spence (41) after his extra point against Boston College during the second quarter in Memorial Stadium at Clemson on Saturday. Ken Ruinard/Independent Mail

Clemson offensive lineman Taylor Hearn (51), right, runs with a loose ball near Boston College defensive back Kamrin Moore (5) during the second quarter in Memorial Stadium at Clemson on Saturday. Ken Ruinard/Independent Mail

Boston College defensive back Lukas Denis (21), left, and linebacker John Lamot (28) can't keep Clemson running back Adam Choice (26) out of the end zone during the 4th quarter on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Clemson's Memorial Stadium. BART BOATWRIGHT/Staff

Clemson wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) is brought down by Boston College defensive back Kamrin Moore (5) after a reception during the 1st quarter on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Clemson's Memorial Stadium. BART BOATWRIGHT/Staff

Clemson running back Adam Choice (26) celebrates with tight end Milan Richard (80) after scoring against Boston College during the 4th quarter on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Clemson's Memorial Stadium. BART BOATWRIGHT/Staff

Clemson wide receiver Deon Cain (8) is brought down by Boston College defensive back Isaac Yiadom (20) after a reception during the 4th quarter on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Clemson's Memorial Stadium. BART BOATWRIGHT/Staff

Clemson place kicker Alex Spence (41) kicks an extra point against Boston College during the 4th quarter on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Clemson's Memorial Stadium. Holding is Clemson wide receiver Will Swinney (16). BART BOATWRIGHT/Staff

11:59 - There it is, Clemson finds the endzone for the second time to day thanks to a six-yard run by Adam Choice. The marquee play of that drive was without a doubt a 23-yard pass from Kelly Bryant to Diondre Overton on 3rd-and-9 that put the Tigers on the Boston College 6. As I said before, one touchdown should be enough for this defense, but I guess we'll see shortly.

THIRD QUARTER - CLEMSON 7, BOSTON COLLEGE 7

0:00 - For two-and-a-half quarters, this game never felt like Clemson was out of control. No matter how bad its offense was, its defense looked poised to carry it to victory yet again. Then Boston College tied this game at seven and it became clear that the offense couldn't just be dead weight today. One more touchdown should be enough of a lead for the Tigers' defense -- but can they get it?

3:30 - Boston College converted on 4th-and-2 from the Clemson 29 in the highlight play of an 8-play, 37-yard scoring drive. That's right, 37 yards. After knocking on the door in Clemson territory all day, the Eagles punched in their first touchdown on a one-yard AJ Dillon run. Clemson's offense has looked unimaginative to put it bluntly, and brings up a very serious question about whether or not the Tigers can score again today. Through three games, this is the worst this offense has looked and things better change if Clemson doesn't want to get embarrassed (even further) in its own backyard.

Death Valley is pretty quiet right about now, except for one section.

Boston College is about to tie this game up and the 40-person BC section is the only noise you can hear in Death Valley

0:00 - It's halftime, and a performance from "The Band That Shakes the Southland" may be the most exciting thing to happen at Death Valley so far (besides Hearn's first down, of course). Clemson's offense has seemingly taken a step back in the past week, mustering 222 total yards — 94 of which coming on its only scoring drive of the day. Kelly Bryant complete 10-of-15 passes for 67 yards and an interception, and was far more effective running the ball (13 carriers, 79 yards and a touchdown).

I assumed this game would get a little easier to watch in the second quarter. I was wrong. From the press box, I can hear fans yelling in frustration for a some offensive production. Still not ready to put this one on "Upset Watch" just because of how little Boston College was able to do on offense (125 total yards), but the Eagles hung around with Notre Dame for a half before the Irish ran away with the game in the first half.

1:19 - Clemson cornerback Trayvon Mullen brought a restless crowd back to life with an interception on 3rd-and-25, the first of his career. The Tigers got the ball back at their own 21, but only made it to midfield before Kelly Bryant was sacked for a seven-yard loss on fourth down with four seconds left in the half.

7:16 - It took 22:44 but Clemson gets on the board with an 11-yard touchdown run from Kelly Bryant. It capped off a 13-play, 94-yard drive, but let's not pretend like that was the highlight play of the drive. Bryant fumbled eight plays earlier, but starting left guard Taylor Hearn caught the fumble off the bounce and ran 12 yards for the first down. That's the play of the game, end of story, thanks for coming.

0:00 - Sorry for the lack of updates, but quite frankly there hasn't been anything to write about. Clemson's offense has looked uninspired to start the game en route to 73 total yards, two punts and an interception. Quarterback Kelly Bryant was hit on his seventh pass attempt of the game, resulting in his second interception of the season. Luckily for the Tigers, this defense looks like it's in mid-game form and held Boston College to 65 total yards.

This will probably get easier to watch for Clemson fans and Boston College has looked equally ineffective on offense -- so I wouldn't cry upset just yet.

PREGAME

Clemson running back Tavien Feaster (28) scores against Kent State during the 3rd quarter on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at Clemson's Memorial Stadium.(Photo: BART BOATWRIGHT/Staff)

After rushing for 92 yards on 10 carries in Clemson's game against Louisville on Sept. 16, sophomore Tavien Feaster will get his first career start today against Boston College.

Just took a look at #Clemson's depth chart for today's game vs Boston College. Tavien Feaster will start at running back

Redshirt junior CJ Fuller had started the Tigers' previous three games, and will share backup duties with redshirt junior Adam Choice. Freshman Travis Etienne is listed as the Tigers' fourth-string running back.

With the last national championship in tow and hopes building for another, Clemson football fans have been tailgating for miles around Memorial Stadium for hours, already, as the 3:30 p.m. kickoff with Boston College approaches.

Through the early going the defense, one of the nation's best, has been the headline, but the twist in the story seems to have emerged in the offense. With quarterback Deshaun Watson, running back Wayne Gallman, tight end Jordan Leggett and receivers Mike Williams and Artavis Scott gone from last season, a whopping 78-percent of the Tigers' offensive production was lost, but this year's production hasn't been crippled. The Tigers are actually rushing for more yards per game and per carry.

Logan Rudolph wasn't a major contributor this early in his career, but Huegel is a two-time all-conference selection, so some of the focus today will center on Alex Spence, a Florence native who's his replacement.

Clemson defensive back Tanner Muse (19) leaves the field after being ejected for targeting against Louisville during the 1st quarter on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Louisville's Papa John's Cardinal Stadium. BART BOATWRIGHT/Staff

Clemson wide receiver Deon Cain (8) catches a TD past Louisville cornerback Ronald Walker (20) during the 2nd quarter on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Louisville's Papa John's Cardinal Stadium. The play was called back due to an offside call against Clemson. BART BOATWRIGHT/Staff

Clemson wide receiver Deon Cain (8) catches a TD past Louisville cornerback Ronald Walker (20) during the 2nd quarter on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Louisville's Papa John's Cardinal Stadium. The play was called back due to an offside call against Clemson. BART BOATWRIGHT/Staff